EXCITE - Ocean World, Adventure Park Marina & CasinoThis incredible marine park has become the "must-see" attraction in the Dominican Republic. The Adventure Park features the largest man-made dolphin habitat in the world, with the largest of the dolphin pools comprised of 12 million gallons of seawater. The park offers 52-scheduled events daily, and the park's interactive animal programs are unique within the industry. Guests of Ocean World Marine Park have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with dolphins, sea lions, sharks, stingrays, exotic tropical birds, meet majestic tigers, walk through a tropical forest, enjoy the pool area, a beautiful enclosed beach area, restaurants and tropical bars.
Ocean World Marina, the only full-service marina located between the heavily traveled Florida/Bahamas area and the Puerto Rico/Eastern Caribbean region, is a state-of-the-art facility that has 104 wet slips that can accommodate vessels up to 250-feet.
Adjacent to the marina stands the landmark Ocean World Casino. The spectacular four-story building is an aquatic themed casino that features extraordinary mosaics of whales, dolphins, and tropical fish. Each floor offers visitors different experiences from five-star dining, live music, gaming, spectacular ocean views, cocktail lounges and featuring the tropical and exotic Bravissimo Show.
www.oceanworld.net+809.291.1000
ACQUIRE - Puerto Plata City Tour.Enjoy a city full of history with the largest collection of Victorian houses in the Caribbean.
The Victorian architecture's that surrounds the central park and cathedral is unique.
The only aerial tramway in the Caribbean is also located in Puerto Plata. With it, you can ride up to Pico Isabel de Torres, 793 meters high mountain within the city. The top of the mountain features a botanical garden and a replica of Christ the Redeemer. Pico Isabel de Torres is a natural protected national park in the Dominican Republic.
The fortification Fortaleza San Felipe, was built in the 16th century, lies close to the port of Puerta Plata.
For further information please contact concierge service at Casa Colonial.
ADMIRE - Amber MuseumA walk through the center town of Puerto Plata (Parque Central) will take you to the resplendent white towers of the Church of San Felipe.
At about 100 meters on Duarte street you’ll find The Amber Museum.
An outstanding example of Victorian architecture, the museum houses a unique collection of valuable Dominican amber.
Experts say this amber is known to be the most transparent in the world. Amber is classified as semiprecious and is actually tree sap that has hardened for millions of years, capturing many fossils of plant and insect life.
www.ambermuseum.com+809.586.2848
SAVOR - Lucia Rest.Four diamond award winning restaurant Lucia, awaits you in Casa Colonial.
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INDULGE - Bagua SpaIndulge yourself at Bagua Spa, located righ on Casa Colonial for your convenience.
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ENJOY - Playa Dorada Golf CoursePlaya Dorada Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. The course is flat conditioned, with exceptional greens, and surrounds the Playa Dorada Resort Complex in Puerto Plata. Offers you 18 holes of challenging 72 par golf in the lush Caribbean tropical surrounding.
www.playadoradagolf.com+ 809.320.3472